Three candidates for Queens borough president oppose a planned mega mall to the east of CitiField. (Handout)

Two City Councilmen — who happen to both be running for Queens borough president — are trying to block the plate against a proposed mega-mall next to CitiField.

The lawmakers, Leroy Comrie and Peter Vallone Jr., announced Monday they oppose the current plan, which includes a 1.4-million-square-foot mall and is currently rounding third and headed for home in the city's land-use review process.

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"The community has responded negatively," Comrie said. "They don't feel their needs are being kept in the forefront."

Comrie heads the powerful Council Land Use committee, and said changes may be needed before it gets the Council's rubber stamp.

The lawmakers will vote on the mall and adjustments to the $3 billion development this fall.

Comrie (D-St. Albans) blasted a "ridiculous" provision that hinges the construction of the affordable housing to connecting ramps to the Van Wyck Expwy.

He said there are "ongoing negotiations."

Leroy Comrie. (Sam Costanza)

Meanwhile, Vallone said the new plan stretches outside of the boundaries of what was originally pitched in 2008.

"That's not what we approved," said Vallone (D-Astoria). "You can't change it after we approve it."

A majority of the beep candidates at a forum Monday batted down the current plan to revitalize the area of auto-body shops and replace it with retail, housing and a shopping mall.

"Shame on any politician who votes for this," said state Sen. Tony Avella, a third candidate opposed to the proposal.

But former Councilwoman Melinda Katz appeared more bullish on the Iron Triangle overhaul. She said there weren't any aspects of the current plan she would change.

"It's an urban renewal plan." said Katz. "It's so easy to talk about amending. We have to look at how to make it happen and move it forward."

Peter Vallone,Jr. (Sam Costanza)

The development team of Sterling Equities and the Related Co. said its project is enjoying the support of labor and business groups and deserves to move forward.